10 days ago premiership-womens-rugby Blacklock 'looking forward to next chapter' after Saracens exit
Former Scotland international Beth Blacklock has left JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens for France.
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Northampton Saints face off against Stade Rochelais in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 21st January 2023 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.
Stade Rochelais won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 11 places in the league table with Stade Rochelais in 1st and Northampton Saints in 12th as such Stade Rochelais are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Northampton Saints vs Stade Rochelais will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Northampton Saints) is shown the red card
A series of passes by Stade Rochelais results in a try for Ulupano Seuteni
Stade Rochelais are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Quentin Lespiaucq touching down.
The Stade Rochelais supporters go wild as Antoine Hastoy successfully kicks the conversion.
Stade Rochelais are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gregory Alldritt touching down.
The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom James.
Tawera Kerr-Barlow (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Antoine Hastoy kicks the conversion.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Quentin Lespiaucq dots the ball down from close range.
Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints) is shown the red card
Antoine Hastoy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Levani Botia scores from close range.
Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.